If you’re planning to celebrate New Year’s when the clock strikes 12:00 PM, instead of 12:00 AM, you’re in the right place. Here’s a list of New Year’s celebrations for families happening around the area that will still let you get your kids snuggled into bed well before the clock strikes midnight.
Did we miss one? Add it to our community calendar and select the category “New Year’s Celebrations” for it to appear on the list below!
Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Events Guide. Many attractions listed continue into the New Year!
Visit Mid-Peninsula Moms Blog for more New Year’s events happening on the Peninsula.
Crucial Reggae Sundays
Golden Gate Park - Music Concourse 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CACrucial Reggae Sundays brings free, family-friendly reggae music to the historic Bandshell at Music Concourse in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, every Sunday from 4:20 to 7:30 pm, through mid-November. […]
Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK
Union Square 333 Post St, San Francisco, CAThis spring, both flowers and Pikmin are blooming in San Francisco! Through July 23, explorers of all ages are invited to participate in the Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK around Union […]
Summer Adventure
Join San Mateo County Libraries for our Summer Adventure! Pick up an activity log from one of our libraries, opens a new window or print one out yourself. Complete challenges […]
Summer is Cool at The Tech Interactive!
The Tech Interactive 201 S Market St, San Jose, United StatesThis summer, The Tech Interactive in downtown San Jose is your go-to destination to cool off, geek out, and make colorful memories with your crew. From interactive exhibits to new […]
In Harmony Music Summer Session
In Harmony Music, San Francisco 3562 Sacramento St, San FranciscoFamily music and movement classes in SF and around the Bay Area. Our 5 week summer session includes UNLIMITED classes: sign up for one class and join us for as […]
Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA, United StatesConsistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016! Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists […]
World’s Largest Sports Competitions Are Made Mini Across The World!
The world’s largest sports competition has been made mini! The world’s smallest sports scenes can be spotted using thousands of LEGO® bricks and hundreds of LEGO® minifigures at Merlin Entertainments’ […]
Superman in IMAX
The Tech Interactive 201 S Market St, San Jose, United StatesSuperman in IMAX® July 10–20, 2025 | Showtimes Vary | The Tech Interactive's IMAX Dome Theater Experience the return of an icon on a scale only IMAX can deliver. Superman […]
Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt
Puzzling Adventures Start & Finish Location 55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA, United StatesConsistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016! Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists […]
World’s Largest Sports Competitions Are Made Mini Across The World!
The world’s largest sports competition has been made mini! The world’s smallest sports scenes can be spotted using thousands of LEGO® bricks and hundreds of LEGO® minifigures at Merlin Entertainments’ […]
